The Fuji Icebreaker is located at Nagoya Port and can be easily reached via the Meiko Subway Line. The attractions are a short walk from Nagoyako Station, the last stop on the line.
From Nagoya Station, take a JR train to Kanayama Station (3 minutes, 180 yen), then transfer to the Meiko Subway Line to Nagoyako Station (10 minutes, 240 yen). Alternatively, you can take the Higashiyama and Meijo/Meiko Subway Lines via Sakae (25 minutes, 270 yen). From Sakae Station, take the Meijo/Meiko Line to Nagoyako Station via Kanayama (15 minutes, 270 yen).
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Fuji Icebreaker
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The Fuji Icebreaker (南極観測船ふじ), a historic ship that was used by Japan to explore the Antarctic Ocean from the 1960s to the 1980s, is now open to the public as the Antarctic Museum. This fascinating ship allows visitors to step back in time and learn about Japan’s important contributions to Antarctic exploration.
The Fuji Icebreaker is moored at Nagoya Port, offering a unique chance to explore its history and see how Japan braved the icy waters of Antarctica. As part of the Antarctic Museum, the ship showcases the tools, equipment, and stories behind these groundbreaking missions, making it a must-see for history and science enthusiasts.
Hours and Fees
Fuji Icebreaker
- Opening hours
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9:30 to 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
- Closed
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Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Entrance fee
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300 yen (museum only)
710 yen (entry to the observatory, Fuji Museum, and maritime museum)
2440 yen (entry to the aquarium, both museum,s and the observatory)
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